“You are here. I hoped you might be, just guessed. Linda Billie at the Chairman’s office saw you with Ben the other day, so I guessed you might be here, but Colene isn’t, is she?”
Fran shook her head. “No, I haven’t seen her since she drove me back to the motel, several weeks ago.”
“Oh dear. She’s not at her friend’s where she’s supposed to be, but I thought maybe she’d come to see you. I—is it all right if I come in?”
“Oh, sure. Sorry. You caught me off-guard. I didn’t realize anyone knew I was here.” A sudden worry seized Fran. If Lucy knew then probably Cody did too, and…
“This man Cody brought out here, he’s been at the house every night, filling Colene’s head with as much nonsense as he’s told her father. I’m sure he’s no good. I don’t know why Cody can’t see it. I’m scared for my
